Melinda maintains an active commitment to Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky through civic and community engagement. Below are just some of the groups she has been active with here in Bowling Green.
| United Way Safety Net Committee | 2015, 2020 |
| United Way Handbags for Hope Committee-Imagination Library | 2015-2016 |
| Life’s Better Together – Board of Directors | 2015-2016 |
| Big Brothers/Sisters – Board of Directors Vice President | 2004-2005 |
| Big Brothers/Sisters – Board of Directors President | 2006 & 1996 |
| Eastwood Baptist Church Finance Committee | 2003-2006 |
| Leadership West Kentucky | 2000 |
| University of Kentucky Economic Development | 2000 |
| Big Brothers/Sisters – Board of Directors | 1992-2008 |
| Riverview/Hobson House – Board of Directors | 1997-1999 |
| S.T.E.P. Program Chairperson | 1993-2000 |
| Cash Management School – Kenan-Flagler Business School | 1997 |
| Trans Financial Balloon Classic Decorating Chairperson | 1996-1998 |
| Leadership Bowling Green – First Retreat Chairperson | 1998 |
| Leadership Bowling Green – Economy & Workplace Chair | 1993-1994 |
| Leadership Bowling Green Graduate | 1992 |